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title: "Brightwells Gostrey Centre — check charity number 1176651 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Brightwells Gostrey Centre a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176651. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Talbot Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brightwells-gostrey-centre
retrieved: 2026-08-19T07:07:20.582Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Brightwells Gostrey Centre is a registered charity (number 1176651) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; disability. Its latest reported income was £232,973 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Brightwells Gostrey Centre?

Registered charity number

1176651

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Talbot Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31)

£232,973

Website

[www.brightwellsgostrey.org](http://www.brightwellsgostrey.org/)

## What does Brightwells Gostrey Centre do?

To provide facilities and activities in the interest of the social welfare of the older inhabitants in the town of Farnham and the surrounding area. To run a community day centre to secure the same and to provide fresh wholesome meals to the said inhabitants of Farnham either at the Centre or in their homes through the Community Meals Service.

## What causes is Brightwells Gostrey Centre registered for?

General Charitable PurposesDisability

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brightwells Gostrey Centre yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brightwells Gostrey Centre is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
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## Frequently asked questions

Is Brightwells Gostrey Centre a legitimate charity?

Yes. Brightwells Gostrey Centre is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176651) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Brightwells Gostrey Centre's charity number?

Brightwells Gostrey Centre's charity number is 1176651. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1176651?

Search 1176651 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Brightwells Gostrey Centre do?

To provide facilities and activities in the interest of the social welfare of the older inhabitants in the town of Farnham and the surrounding area. To run a community day centre to secure the same and to provide fresh wholesome meals to the said inhabitants of Farnham either at the Centre or in their homes through the Community Meals Service.

Does Brightwells Gostrey Centre have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brightwells Gostrey Centre. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Brightwells Gostrey Centre?

Brightwells Gostrey Centre's website is http://www.brightwellsgostrey.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1176651).